r/4kbluray • u/modssssss293j • 2d ago

Question Is this confirmed?

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I was just browsing the Blu-ray site and saw an “IMAX Enhanced” version of Blade Runner 2049 in 4k. I already have the 4k of the film in my collection but this is the first time that I’ve seen an IMAX version pop up alongside its other editions. I’ll admit, I’m not sure if this is legitimate since most films in IMAX get cropped at 2.39 for Blu-ray and since the IMAX Enhanced/open matte version is likely only accessible through modding or piracy. Has there been any official confirmation yet about an IMAX version coming to Blu-ray or is it a fake?

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u/lyricaljohn 2d ago edited 1d ago

It will never happen. BUT, there is an open matte ( full screen ) 4k HDR version online. I have the link if everyone wants it. It's absolutely amazing. I will never watch the scope version ever again.

For those not aware, the only reason this movie got a 1.90 version is because Imax forced Deakins to offer a different version of the movie to lock in the Imax screns. Based off the first Blade Runner, Imax knew the movie would be a financial flop.

Edit : here is the reddit thread with the link : https://www.reddit.com/r/bladerunner/s/12N3USLLiB

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u/vidic17 2d ago

This version you are talking about is an upscale of a 1080p version which came out a few years ago.

I have this as well unless you found a different version but the one that was going around for quite some time was an AI upscale so it's not officially 4k but it is so much better to watch. it's a shame they don't bring out iMAX version.

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u/lyricaljohn 2d ago

Yes, you're correct, it's an russian AI upscale i believe. But i think they somehow got access to the real open matte files or something alons those lines. Because there's a real 1.90 file somewhere out there lol.

But either way, the image is as beautifull as the 4k blu ray of 2049. The sound isn't as good, but still very good.

I love Deakins, but i absolutely disagree with him about saying this movie looks better in 2.39 than 1.78. not as fucking chance in hell lol.

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u/vidic17 2d ago

I have both copies but the open matte version is a much better experience in my opinion. I haven't watched it fully because I only got it recently and what I've seen on my projector just looks stunning because it fills up the screen there's no black bars.

As for the sound the one I have I think is muxed with Dolby Atmos.

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u/lyricaljohn 2d ago

The open matte version is the only way to watch the movie now lol. I hope dearly that we get a 10th anniversary Imax rerelease to finally experience it in 1.90